The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2012
Posted on December 23, 2012
This weekend has been amazing. It started with a late afternoon pedicure Friday (with one of my favorites), and after finishing up some computer work, went into full-force relaxation with Matt. Wine, movies, TV and healthified nachos for dinner were all included. Today we are heading to see my family for a quick visit before…
The Keep It Sweet Desserts Holiday Rush Part 2
Posted on December 21, 2012
It is the Friday before Christmas and 99% of the holiday shipments are out the door. As things started to quiet down this week I had a few minutes to reflect on the craziness that has been my life for the past few weeks. What I've learned from the holiday rush: Meltdowns happen. Sometimes you…
The Keep It Sweet Desserts Holiday Rush Part 1
Posted on December 18, 2012
When Matt told me he wrote a blog post, I thought the title would be “when my wife went crazy,” but given that it wasn’t, I agreed to post his perspective on Keep It Sweet Desserts. Look out for my thoughts on the holiday rush in the next few days. Okay, now back to packaging……
Salted Brown Butter M&M Cookies
Posted on December 12, 2012
I have so much I want to say and tell you about what is going on here at Keep It Sweet Desserts, but my thoughts are coming through in a pretty chaotic stream of consciousness so I’ll hold off until things calm down a bit! For now, though, I can say, I am SO happy…
Baby Shower Chocolate Clusters for a Virtual Shower!
Posted on December 11, 2012
SURPRISE!! A few of us are hosting an intimate blogger baby shower for sweet Rachel at The Avid Appetite! Rachel is having a baby girl and I am so thrilled for her and Sean! Rachel is one of my favorite blog friends, we've actually had dinner together a couple of times. I'm excited for her…
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Posted on November 25, 2012
Last night was my 10-year high school reunion. I didn’t really know what to expect, but for some reason I was a little nervous about going. There was the whole cliché of wanting to look good, which isn’t all that convenient two days after Thanksgiving, but I also wondered if it would be all that…
A Big Keep It Sweet Desserts Thank You
Posted on November 22, 2012
It’s Thanksgiving morning and after a week of crazy, I’m finally taking a few minutes to sit down, reflect, and just enjoy the holiday that brings together two of my favorite things, food and family. This is the second year that Matt and I are hosting Thanksgiving (although our years of Thanksgiving with friends was…
No-Bake Rice Krispie Toffee Fudge Candy Bars
Posted on November 15, 2012
1 week. 7 days. Some amount of hours that does not feel like enough. That’s how much time there is until Thanksgiving. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so excited for the holiday, but boy did things get crazy really fast! It seems like just yesterday I was in the summer lull and just like that…
Desserts You Need This Fall
Posted on October 28, 2012
Well, with everyone hunkering down for the next couple of days to hopefully stay safe from the storm, I’ll officially start to make my way through the piles of recipes and cookbooks in my apartment to come up with a Thanksgiving menu. Ok, who are we kidding, I need to decide on desserts! While I…
Cookie Butter Lava Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
Posted on October 19, 2012
Healthy banana muffins with a surprise cookie butter filling. I think I looked at about fifty different banana muffin and bread variations before finally deciding to make these muffins. My objective was to make something healthy but special. I didn’t want plain old banana bread and I sure didn’t want something that was boring and…
Sweet and Salty Candy Bar Blondies
Posted on October 16, 2012
The fudgiest blondies loaded with everyone's favorite sweet and salty candies. When I asked my Father-in-Law what he wanted for his birthday dessert, his only request was chocolate covered pretzels. Sweet and salty, who doesn’t love those? But come on, it is a birthday dessert! And since chocolate covered pretzels are what I make as…
Chocolate Makes Everything Better
Posted on October 15, 2012
This post is brought to you by Ghirardelli Intense Dark™ Chocolate. Lately I’ve been trying not to eat about a billion cookies a day. Shocking, I know. But would you believe that something like that caught up with me and apparently my clothes are all a bit tight? Apparently I need to get back to…
Who took the photos on your website?
Posted on October 8, 2012
All photos were taken by Lauren. They are protected by copyright and we request that you do not take any of our photos without permission.
Who designed your website?
Posted on October 8, 2012
Our site was designed and developed by Sumo Web works.
Where can I find product reviews?
Posted on October 8, 2012
We love getting feedback on our products and services. If you have specific feedback that you would like us to address, please contact us. You can also find customer reviews on our Yelp page.
What is your shipping policy?
Posted on October 8, 2012
Our current shipper is UPS. We only mail orders on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays to keep delivery time down. An email from UPS will be sent when your package is in transit. We recommend checking your spam folder if you have not received an email with tracking information within several days of your order. Keep…
How can I pay?
Posted on October 8, 2012
All online orders go through Paypal which will accept all major credit cards.
Are all of your products listed on the website?
Posted on October 8, 2012
Nope! For catering and dessert parties we can offer a wider range of products. If you are looking for something different to include in a gift box, contact us to see how we can help.
How big are your cookies?
Posted on October 8, 2012
Our cookies, brownies and bars are on average about 1.5 pounds per dozen (or 8 cookies/bars per pound). Our rugelach can vary in size but generally run about 20 per pound.
What are the ingredients in your cookies, brownies etc?
Posted on October 8, 2012
All products are baked in a facility producing items with wheat, dairy, nuts and soy. Our nut-free items may contain trace amount of nuts and we advise anyone with nut allergies to avoid our desserts.
Are you nut-free/gluten-free/Vegan?
Posted on October 8, 2012
All of our products are made on equipment used for nut-based and gluten-filled products. However, you can request that we leave nuts out of any of our cookies or brownies. For special gluten-free or vegan requests, contact us to see if we can accommodate you for a special order.
Your items are perishable, how do I know that my cookies will be delivered fresh?
Posted on October 8, 2012
To ensure our desserts come to you at their freshest, we only mail orders on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays to keep delivery time down to 2-3 days. Once you receive the order, the desserts should be served within 3 days, refrigerated for up to 7 days, or frozen to enjoy later.Most cookies and bars will…
What happens if my order is damaged?
Posted on October 8, 2012
Contact us and we will see what we can do to help.
Can I cancel my order?
Posted on October 8, 2012
You can cancel your order within 12 hours of it being placed. Please call us.
How soon can I get my order?
Posted on October 8, 2012
We ship Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday via UPS and require 24-48 hours lead time to process your order. For faster delivery contact us by phone. If you have a specific day that you would like your order delivered, contact us to see what we can do. Catering and favor orders require advance notice that will…
Can I include a gift card or message with my cookies?
Posted on October 8, 2012
If you would like to include a note with the cookies, you can specify that on the product page or at checkout. All gift notes can be included at no charge.
How are your desserts packaged?
Posted on October 8, 2012
We wrap our desserts in cellophane and ribbon then put them in Keep It Sweet Dessert bakery boxes so that every package looks like a gift! Baskets are filled with the wrapped desserts. Boxes are stuffed with filler to protect your items. You can specify any gift notes to be included in your order. We…
Where are you located?
Posted on October 8, 2012
Our kitchen is located right outside of New York City. We ship within the continental US for gift boxes and some favors. Dessert parties, catering, party favors and special gift orders are available in the tri-state area.
Easy Low Fat Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Posted on October 8, 2012
This 5-ingredient pumpkin cake is so good, you would never know it is guilt-free! This past Saturday, I took some of my own advice and set aside a day where no work would be done! It was actually something I scheduled a few weeks ago when the Jewish holidays had me swamped. Scheduling time off…
Mini Halloween Confetti Cookie Sandwiches
Posted on October 3, 2012
These cookies are so much fun for Halloween, not to mention, delicious! Cater them to your holiday of choice with different colors. As much as I prepared before launching Keep It Sweet Desserts, there is so much learning that I’ve done on the job over the last few months. Countless lessons learned, mistakes made, products…
Baby Blue Cake Pops & A Virtual Baby Shower!
Posted on September 24, 2012
Baby Blue vanilla cake pops made from scratch! SURPRISE! Today’s post is a special part of Krissy’s surprise virtual baby shower! A special thanks to sweet and talented Audra for organizing the shower. I met Krissy last year at the Foodbuzz Festival and she was absolutely as sweet as can be. We’ve been friends…
Dessert for Breakfast or Breakfast for Dessert
Posted on September 19, 2012
I might be an oatmeal girl most days of the week, but pancakes and other sweet treats will always have a special place in my heart. Often, when we go on vacation, we will try to balance breakfast with an egg white omelet and a side of donuts, pancakes or waffles. We all deserve to…
Mini Lemon Cupcakes with Perfect Silky Buttercream
Posted on September 12, 2012
Mini lemon cupcakes with the silkiest lemon buttercream. First off, for those of you who don’t already know, I’m a finalist for a Martha Stewart American Made Award! Not only is this an honor, but it is also an amazing opportunity. The winner will be selected based on VOTES and will be honored at the…
Apple Cinnamon Blondies
Posted on September 4, 2012
I always thought that summer was my favorite season, but this year I can’t wait for the temperature to go down a bit. Maybe it was the ultra-hot weather this summer that was more conducive to air conditioning than afternoon walks. I’m not quite sure, but whatever it is I’m ready for fall. And in…
Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Cinnamon Ginger Buttercream and Ginger Cookie Pecan Brittle
Posted on August 26, 2012
Moist brown sugar cupcakes topped with a flavorful buttercream and surprise brittle topping. Sometimes it is easy to get in a rut. A cookie rut. An exercise rut. A wearing the same $12 gap t-shirt every day rut. We get a little comfortable with the usual. Cookies are easy and I’ve gotten great at them.…
Banana Brownie Chunk Greek Frozen Yogurt
Posted on August 17, 2012
Well, I think I am officially old. My 28th birthday is on Tuesday and while I know that in the big picture that really isn't old, I certainly feel it. After a late night out in the city last night, my body is just begging for a day of rest. A big difference from when…
Ad Hoc in Yountville, CA
Posted on August 13, 2012
ad hoc had to be one of my favorite restaurants in Napa. You may be familiar with Thomas Keller, who is well known for the infamous Per Se and French Laundry. However, ad hoc is so different from those two restaurants, perhaps only overlapping in its high quality and delicious food. While those restaurants are…
Blog Birthday Giveaway 2.0
Posted on August 7, 2012
This year my blog’s birthday feels like something even more special. Although my blog posts have been less frequent than I would like, this part of the website is very special to me. Blogging about my passion is how I figured out my dream… I still can’t believe that I’m running an online bakery and…
Bi-Rite Creamery in San Francisco
Posted on August 6, 2012
Most of you know by now that ice cream is my favorite food group. Well, tied with peanut butter, of course. I literally crave it all year round and on most birthdays choose ice cream cake or ice cream pie over any other dessert. Okay, in addition to other desserts. The thing is, being a…
JAFCO Fun in the Sun Event
Posted on August 5, 2012
Last week I had the pleasure of participating in JAFCO’s Third Annual Fun in the Sun Event on Long Island. JAFCO is a non-profit organization that helps abused and neglected Jewish children find group shelters, homes, and mentoring in Jewish communities and families. The help and guidance that the organization provides to young children and…
Chocolate Chunk Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies
Posted on July 29, 2012
In my undying adoration of peanut butter over the years, I’ve looked past some other nuts that are just as delicious. Sure, I’ve shown almonds some love (even cashews, too). But in all this time, I’ve ignored pistachios. Well, one giant bag of pistachios from Costco later and I won’t ever make that mistake again. …
A Week in Wine Country
Posted on July 23, 2012
Last week in Napa was amazing! I didn’t realize how much I needed a vacation until I got back and found myself refreshed and energized in a way I haven’t been in a few months. Sometimes you just need that. Here are some highlights from our eating, drinking and relaxing. I’ll be sharing some more…
Salted Caramel & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bars
Posted on July 17, 2012
I may be on vacation this week eating and drinking my way through Napa, but I’d still stop everything if I had more of these ice cream bars to eat. These Salted Caramel and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bars were an upgrade or shall I say “how can I make an amazing dessert…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bites {Gluten-free} {Vegan}
Posted on July 7, 2012
Well, I think/hope that this will be the last banana recipe for a little while. As I said before, the banana consumption in my apartment has a direct correlation with our workout frequency and things are finally back to normal at home. We are headed to Napa later this week so the motivation of a…
Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread {Gluten-Free}
Posted on June 25, 2012
Gluten-free banana bread that is moist and just as delicious as regular. No crazy ingredients needed. Besides my tight shorts, another symptom of my less than stellar gym attendance is an abundance of browning bananas in my kitchen. They are the pre-workout snack of choice in our apartment and when they don't get eaten it…
Fudgy Brownie Crunch Banana Ice Cream Pie
Posted on June 19, 2012
I was talking to some friends a few weeks ago about working out, eating healthy, etc. For as long as I remember I’ve worked out hard most days of the week and watched what I ate 80% of the time. But when I started running a bakery full-time, things changed. My days got longer and…
Chocolate Covered Cookie Butter Pretzels
Posted on June 11, 2012
Yes, I’m still alive. I’ve just been buried in butter, sugar and chocolate… especially in the form of blondies over the last few weeks. Keep It Sweet Desserts was lucky enough to get a very flattering mention in Star Magazine and readers have been calling, emailing and placing orders like crazy. It is amazing. Some…
Margarita Frosting Shots
Posted on May 28, 2012
Happy Hour never tasted so good. What’s that? You don’t usually take shots of frosting to unwind after a hard day? Pretty sure that needs to change now. Cheers to to butter, sugar, cream cheese and… tequila! You might remember these margarita cookie bars I made for Cinco de Mayo? The dessert that turned me…
Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Frozen Yogurt
Posted on May 24, 2012
This week has been full of ice cream but I’m sending you off on a long weekend with a real bang – I made something frozen and delicious and dare I say it…. healthy! This frozen yogurt is full of great things like nonfat greek yogurt and blueberries, but even better than that it is…
Summer Fun with Nestle Drumsticks and a Giveaway!
Posted on May 23, 2012
<Giveaway details at the end of the post> So clearly I like ice cream. And while I love coming up with different types of ice cream cakes, pies, etc., sometimes it is nice to have someone else do the work for you. Because on an ideal summer day, I’m not standing by a hot oven. …
Fun and Easy Ice Cream Desserts to Start Your Summer
Posted on May 21, 2012
Is Memorial Day really this weekend?! Since I don’t want to think about wearing a bathing suit just yet, I’ll think about one of my favorite parts of summer… ice cream. Well, I eat ice cream all year round, but there is something so nostalgic about going out for an ice cream cone on a…
White Chocolate Cinnamon Bun Krispie Treats
Posted on May 18, 2012
Rice Krispies = Breakfast Cinnamon Buns = Breakfast -> By the transitive property of food, Cinnamon Bun Rice Krispie Treats = Breakfast Obviously. Last weekend I wanted to add an (almost) gluten-free treat to our Mother’s Day brunch spread for my sister to enjoy. I’d been looking for a good way to use these fun…
Happy Hour Desserts at the Momtrends Sparkle Event
Posted on May 17, 2012
Last week I provided the sweets for the Momtrends Sparkle event. It was a great way to showcase some of my desserts and meet a ton of women who are also entrepreneurial and career-minded. I always leave something like that excited from all of the energy that these women exude. The event took place during…
Just Because
Posted on May 14, 2012
Just because… I am so up to my neck in butter and chocolate I can barely see straight I ate too much leftover Mother’s Day cake today, can you say “too full for dinner?” I’m starting to get nervous about meeting cast members from this show when I bring desserts my friend ordered for some…
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Posted on May 8, 2012
Moist, flavorful cake full of apple chunks topped with a thick layer of buttery crumb topping. The perfect breakfast or brunch treat! Every time I think I can predict the ebbs and flows of my new business I'm absolutely wrong. But you know what, I've never been so happy to be wrong. I really thought that as soon as I got all…
Margarita Cookie Bars
Posted on May 2, 2012
Sometimes I think my brain has hit capacity and I can not learn or remember anything else. Things like the day of the week and date are too much to keep track of. All week this week I thought it was the day before. On Tuesday I thought it was Monday, on Wednesday I thought…
Franklin Fountain in Philadelphia
Posted on May 2, 2012
You remember that trip we took to Philadelphia a few weeks ago where we ate our way through the weekend? Well, given the fact that I could live on ice cream, I was most excited for our trip to Franklin Fountain. An old school ice cream shop that models itself from the soda shops that…
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Posted on April 29, 2012
Last weekend when Matt took these brownies with him to a friend’s birthday, I was en route with these Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes (and wine of course) for a good friend’s housewarming. One of my best friends from growing up recently moved to NYC with her husband so I was thrilled to be welcoming her to…
Blueberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
Posted on April 26, 2012
This was one of those weeks where I should be thankful I made it to Friday alive. 400 cookies for a local event, lots of packages, business development when I could fit it in and excitement over all that my friend Rachel has done for me (see here and here). And somehow, luckily, I was…
Fudgy Double Crème de Menthe Brownies
Posted on April 22, 2012
Saturday was a case of “I have a few hours in the kitchen to make non-KISD desserts, how much can I bake for the blog and how fast?” Of course I had another reason to bake, other than for Matt to have three cupcakes as an afternoon snack. And the reason wasn’t to give me…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls for Earth Day
Posted on April 20, 2012
How has everyone’s week been? My days have just flown by and every night as soon as I finished in the kitchen I practically collapsed in exhaustion. Working more hours lately has meant less time in the gym but my legs have never been so sore. I wear sneakers in the kitchen most of the…
A Weekend Getaway in Philly
Posted on April 18, 2012
This past weekend was exactly what we needed. Two nights and two days of Matt and I doing only what the two of us wanted to do and of course that revolved around eating. I had actually spend the first part of Friday visiting with my mom and getting in a pre-weekend TRX workout (sore…
Peanut Butter Cake with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Icing & Chocolate Ganache for a SURPRISE virtual shower!
Posted on April 16, 2012
When Erin emailed me about participating in Caroline’s virtual baby shower I could not say yes fast enough. Caroline is one of my favorite bloggers and I’ve loved seeing her excitement about the soon-to-come baby over the last several months. It is so obvious that she and Logan are going to be amazing parents. Deciding…
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Posted on April 13, 2012
Even though I LOVE my job now and am so proud of how successful Keep It Sweet Desserts seems to be so far, I still look forward to the weekend. This week I crammed as much work as possible into Monday-Thursday so that I can spend three full days out of the kitchen and (for…
Chocolate Chunk Meringues
Posted on April 9, 2012
How was everyone’s weekend? I can’t help but be envious of anyone who got an Easter basket yesterday. For my entire life I’ve wanted one, is that weird? You better believe that I will be taking advantage of the post-Easter candy sales, though! I hope I can get my hands on some of those solid…
Magic Cake Bars for Easter
Posted on April 5, 2012
For the record, Matt wanted me to take a picture of my hand over the cake and pretend it was the hand of our little niece or nephew helping in the kitchen. 1) We don’t have any nieces or nephews 2) No one wants to see my hands after twelve hour days in the kitchen…
Birthday Brunch
Posted on April 3, 2012
A couple of weeks ago we celebrated my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday with a brunch party. Marcia decided that for her birthday, she wanted to thank all her friends and family for being a part of her life. She even asked that no one get her a gift but donate to a family charity instead. Brunch…
Chewy Ginger Cookies {Gluten-free}
Posted on April 2, 2012
Today I’m guest posting over on All Day I Dream About Food. In case you’ve never been to Carolyn’s blog, she has an impressive collection of low carb and gluten-free desserts. The woman has a real talent in the kitchen! These cookies are another example of easy gluten-free baking: No complicated ingredients and so easy to…
Ooey Gooey Peep Stuffed Cookies
Posted on March 30, 2012
These days, it is very rare that I make a dessert recipe a second time. Other than what I am selling, I like to constantly try new things and am always on a mission to share something new and creative with you. But sometimes, your friends and family cling onto that cookie you made and…
What to Bake for Passover
Posted on March 28, 2012
In case you didn’t notice, we are officially moved over to my new site! You may want to double check that your feed or email subscription are coming from the right place. Please let me know if you are having any problems as we are still working out some glitches… which may include disappearing recipes.…
Spring Cleaning Chocolate & Peanut Butter Lover's Bark
Posted on March 23, 2012
One week down and I’m feeling really good about this working from home thing. I’m sure that some of the beginner’s high will die down after a while, but I’m glad to be off to such a productive start! Sure, I might have left out half of the baking soda in a cookie recipe and…
M&M Cookie Dough Cups
Posted on March 20, 2012
Some things are too delicious not to share. These M&M Cookie Dough Cups had the potential to be perfectly done and pretty, but my impatience got the best of me and most of the cups ended up jagged and a little funny looking. Luckily they tasted so good I forgot how funky looking they were…
Vanilla Cookie Krispie Treats {Gluten-Free}
Posted on March 19, 2012
I decided to start this working from home thing with a bang. 5:15am wake-up 6 am INSANITY workout 6:45 try not to die while writing my blog post I feel the 3pm exhaustion coming on already. Luckily, in a time like that, there are super easy desserts to make that have everyone falling in love. …
St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches
Posted on March 16, 2012
I’m usually so bad about coming up with holiday-themed desserts. But today, in honor of my LAST DAY OF WORK and tomorrow being St. Patrick’s Day, I’m sharing something so easy that you won’t mind making it last minute. The secret to these sandwiches is a pre-made wafer cookie. Shhh, I won’t tell. Stuff them…
Cappuccino Cheesecake Cake Bars
Posted on March 14, 2012
I made these cheesecake bars a few weeks ago after going through my collection of recipes that I’d emailed to myself over time. There was expired cream cheese in my kitchen that I wanted to bake with and was lacking for ideas. Luckily I found this recipe on Noble Pig a while ago and was…
Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Posted on March 12, 2012
Today is my last Monday. And if feels incredible. Ever since I gave my two-weeks notice at work, that heavy feeling that has haunted me for so many Sunday nights and Monday mornings over the past several months has been gone. No more anxieties about what crazy work politics or project stresses might come up…
Spiced Cookie Butter Truffles Recipe
Posted on March 8, 2012
I shared this recipe a few months ago but enjoyed these truffles so much (straight from the freezer I might add) that I wanted to share it again! Check out the recipe on Fox if you are as addicted to Speculoos/Cookie Butter/Biscoff Spread as I am.
Simple Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing and a Joy the Baker Book Review
Posted on March 7, 2012
This week in the series of Joy the Baker spotlight and cook-off posts we were asked to write a review of the full cookbook. And to be honest, I only have positive things to say. The Joy the Baker Cookbook has all of the elements that make me love a cookbook: Beautiful colorful photos for EVERY…
Chocolate Stout Celebration Cake
Posted on March 5, 2012
Rich chocolate stout cake with coffee swiss meringue buttercream on the inside and mocha buttercream on the outside! A special cake for life's special occassions and celebrations. Ever since Thursday’s announcements, I’ve felt a huge sense of relief. Now that you know about Keep It Sweet Desserts, I can be a lot more open about what is going on in my…
Oreo Crusted Brownie Pie with Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on March 2, 2012
First of all, thank you for the amazing notes of support regarding my news! I am still overwhelmed by the feedback. Now onto deliciousness:-) I dreamt up this dessert a few weeks before I finally had the chance to make it. Really I just thought about a few things I really like: Oreo crust- always…
Keep It Sweet Desserts
Posted on March 1, 2012
A few years ago, I think maybe in college, I sat down with my husband, Matt (then boyfriend), and said, "I am a waste of space. I have no talents, no real hobbies... I'm directionless." It was a recurring thought I had. So many of my friends can play instruments, sing, write, act, play sports...…
Brown Butter Blueberry Muffins
Posted on February 28, 2012
So despite some unnecessarily stressful back and forth that has been going on in my life, I’m still set to share my news with you on Thursday. Part of me is SO excited, but the rest of me is still nervous/terrified/anxious. I know some of you are eager to know what my news is, but…
Meyer Lemon Shortbread Bars
Posted on February 26, 2012
By now you have probably seen a fair share of meyer lemon recipes. It’s like meyer lemons are the new salted caramel lemon*. Since I’m so picky when it comes to lemon desserts, I have to get really excited about an idea or recipe before trying it. Well, it just so happens that a few…
Chewy No-Bake “Thin Mint” Bars
Posted on February 23, 2012
Sometimes I have a million recipe ideas going through my head at a time and can’t get into the kitchen fast enough. And sometimes I have baker’s block. Every cookie or brownie variation will feel overdone and the creative section of my brain goes into freeze mode. Sometimes I really get stuck and just need…
Whole Wheat Honey & Goat Cheese Drop Biscuits
Posted on February 22, 2012
Growing up, we didn't eat a lot of fast food, but I do remember a few occasions when my dad would pick up KFC on his way home from work. The thing is, I don't remember anything about those meals except for the biscuits. Buttery, flakey and light... they were so good. It has been…
Heath Bar Blondies with Brown Butter Frosting
Posted on February 20, 2012
Did you know that brown butter smells like heaven? Yup, it pretty much does. But then again, so do fresh baked cookies, the combination of melted butter and chocolate, and homemade caramel. Matt referred to our apartment as a fudgery recently, and although I don’t actually make fudge, the meaning behind his comment was true. …
Revisiting: Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough Truffle Pops
Posted on February 18, 2012
I love pumpkin and could eat it year round so it should be no surprise that I’m currently craving this treat. If you missed it last time around, you can check out the recipe on Fox!
Flaxseed and Cracked Pepper Crackers
Posted on February 16, 2012
Two weeks*. *someone please tell me I'm not jinxing myself I can do anything for two more weeks, right? Keep secrets, work around the clock, do the equivalent of fifteen** jobs... And in two weeks, I will finally be able to tell you what is going on. Share with you what I've been wanting to…
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes
Posted on February 12, 2012
Ever since I saw Lori’s Chocolate Cheesecake Cake, I have been dreaming of making something that could satisfy my desire to lock myself in a room with the cake and a fork. And while the last thing I need is an entire cake on my hands (oh wait, I do have an entire cake in…
Chocolate Chip Blueberry Peanut Butter Cookies
Posted on February 10, 2012
The first time I made a dessert with this flavor combination, I fell in love. Chocolate and peanut butter, peanut butter and jelly… it is like two of the best worlds collided into one amazing cookie. Check out my latest post on Fox for the recipe for my Chocolate Chip Blueberry Peanut Butter Cookies!
Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Crumble
Posted on February 7, 2012
This past weekend, in the midst of browned butter muffins, goat cheese biscuits and that little eating fest called the Super Bowl, I decided I should bake something healthy for a change. I know. You just took a double take, didn't you? The thing is, I generally eat really healthy and exercise like a maniac…
Margarita Cheesecake Bars
Posted on February 3, 2012
It may only be the beginning of February but I’m already dreaming of summer. There isn’t anything I can do about the weather, so I’ll channel the season with food instead. Check out my new post on Fox to get the recipe for these Margarita Cheesecake Bars.
Fun Pick-Up Desserts for Super Bowl
Posted on February 2, 2012
It’s Thursday before Super Bowl and you’ve probably seen so many versions of buffalo chicken dip that your head is about to explode with hot sauce. I love the traditional salty/creamy/fried/cheesy items as much as the next person, but it doesn’t mean that we can forget about dessert. So for those of you looking for…
Reese’s Pieces Cake Bars
Posted on January 31, 2012
Sometimes you get busy. There is week-old laundry to put away, streaked kitchen counters that need to be scrubbed and recipes to test. There are websites to be designed, photos to be edited, and post-dessert workouts to get done. But there is also a blog to attend to and readers getting impatient. Those readers who…
Revisiting a Favorite
Posted on January 27, 2012
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love peanut butter and chocolate. So for my first recipe post on Fox, I thought I’d share one of my favorite chocolate and peanut butter recipes! Click over to see my recipe for Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownie Bites. And…
Spiced Cookie Butter Truffles
Posted on January 24, 2012
I think my husband/mother/co-workers/sister/friends/Twitter followers/neighbors/strangers are getting sick of me. To be honest, I’m getting a little sick of me too. No one wants to constantly hear about stress/anxiety/weight gain/impatience and any other complaints that seem to be incessantly on my mind these days. If I didn’t have a constant supply of cookies/cupcakes/brownies/truffles/blondies to share…
Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Posted on January 18, 2012
So here’s the thing. I used to hate lemon desserts. And I used to hate shortbread. But that was when I thought all lemon desserts tasted like the filling to lemon meringue pie (still grosses me out) and all shortbread was boring and flavorless. But at some point in the last couple of years, something…
For the Love of Chocolate
Posted on January 10, 2012
We are ten days into the new year and I'm feeling a little all over the place. On a regular basis I flip back and forth between being extremely excited about things that are happening and completely overwhelmed by all that I have to do. There are some very big plans that are in the…
Chewy Gooey Cinnamon Toffee Blondies {Guest Post}
Posted on January 5, 2012
Sorry, guys. I tried to be nice but I just couldn’t keep these from you any longer. I know, you are barely a week into your resolutions and trying to stay strong, but put down your carrot stick, break out your whisk (no mixer required), and make a batch of these. Your mouth will immediately…
Triple Chocolate Muffins with a Peanut Butter Swirl
Posted on January 3, 2012
Today was my first day back to real life. The early morning alarm, a half-awake trip to the gym, and then that rush to shower, eat breakfast, pack lunch and basically race against the clock to get to the office on time. I didn’t like it. Did I spend the last three weeks recovering from…
